Should You Try “Try the World”?

a green box with white text

I’m trying out yet another monthly subscription box! I saw a write up from HuffPost Taste about Try the World a new bi-monthly subscription box offering delicacies from around the world. I love food and trying new things, so despite the $39.99 price tag I was tempted.

I found their offer for a free Paris box when you start your subscription with a Marrakesh box and decided I’d splurge and try at least two boxes.

a couple boxes with food and drinks

The Marrakesh box arrived over the weekend and the jury is out (although I was swayed slightly by the almost Tiffany blue box).

The mini culture guide included is pretty neat. Lots of photos, a few recipes, and a smattering of interesting local facts and context. I wasn’t quite sure what to think though when I first read the card listing the contents and noticed the disclaimer at the bottom: “Because Try the World works with smaller producers across the world, each box may have a slightly different selection of products or flavors than shown here.” Why include the card then?

a box with a small container and a small red lid

But anyway, I quickly moved on and dug in to see what I had actually been sent.

I received everything on the card except for one item, Cous Cous Sauce had been substituted for the Tajini tajine sauce.

a jar of sauce on a red paper

I would have preferred to miss out on the sardines instead. 😉

a tin can of sardines There was Dari organic whole wheat couscous to go with the olive & lemon sauce.

a package of food on a red surface

A little bottle of Dip & Scoop culinary argan oil for fish, vegetables, and dip for flat breads.

a bottle of argan oil on a pile of orange shredded paper

I was pretty excited by the Villa Jerada kefta rub for use on meatballs, kebabs, etc.

a jar of spice rub

And then my favorite of all the selections — the Orientines pastry cookies. Light, buttery, and only slight sweet. Mmmmm.

a box of cookies on a red shredded paper

So what did I think? I love the concept I was a little underwhelmed by the execution. Maybe I’m just a little spoiled by World Market’s selection, but for $40 I expected more items or perhaps more specialty items? It might also just be this particular box, so I’m interested to see what comes in the Paris box.

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